Athlon II X2 240e vs Pentium J2850
Athlon II X2 240e
Pentium J2850
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Athlon II X2 240e is positioned at rank 941 and the Pentium J2850 is on rank 1057, so the Athlon II X2 240e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon II X2 240e
Performance Per Dollar Pentium J2850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium J2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($94) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Regor (2009−2013) / 45 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Bay Trail-D (2013) / 22 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium J2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+21%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($77) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($94) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon II X2 240e and Pentium J2850
Athlon II X2 240e
The Athlon II X2 240e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 20 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Regor (2009−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,007 points. Launch price was $35.
Pentium J2850
The Pentium J2850 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Bay Trail-D (2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.41 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1170. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,016 points. Launch price was $94.
Processing Power
The Athlon II X2 240e packs 2 cores / 2 threads, while the Pentium J2850 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Pentium J2850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Athlon II X2 240e versus 2.4 GHz on the Pentium J2850 — a 15.4% clock advantage for the Athlon II X2 240e (base: 2.8 GHz vs 2.41 GHz). The Athlon II X2 240e uses the Regor (2009−2013) architecture (45 nm), while the Pentium J2850 uses Bay Trail-D (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon II X2 240e scores 1,007 against the Pentium J2850's 1,016 — a 0.9% lead for the Pentium J2850. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon II X2 240e vs 2 MB L2 Cache on the Pentium J2850.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium J2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.8 GHz+17% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+16% | 2.41 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 2 MB L2 Cache |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
| Process | 45 nm | 22 nm-51% |
| Architecture | Regor (2009−2013) | Bay Trail-D (2013) |
| PassMark | 1,007 | 1,016 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon II X2 240e uses the AM3 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Pentium J2850 uses FCBGA1170 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium J2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3 | FCBGA1170 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: true (Athlon II X2 240e) / not specified (Pentium J2850). Direct competitor: Athlon II X2 240e rivals Pentium E5400.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium J2850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | — |
| IGPU Model | None | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | true | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon II X2 240e launched at $77 MSRP, while the Pentium J2850 debuted at $94. At current prices ($77 vs $94), the Athlon II X2 240e is $17 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon II X2 240e delivers 13.1 pts/$ vs 10.8 pts/$ for the Pentium J2850 — making the Athlon II X2 240e the 19% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon II X2 240e | Pentium J2850 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $77-18% | $94 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $77-18% | $94 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.1+21% | 10.8 |
| Release Date | 2009 | 2013 |
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